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Cen Link CoROCO:5254 -8.12%83 ROA % is 7.63% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 7.41. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5254 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$34.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,503 Hardware companies, Cen Link Co ranks better than 80.1% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Cen Link Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$56.1 Mil.
Cen Link Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$735.5 Mil. Therefore, Cen Link Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cen Link Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:5254'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.06 Med: 7.41 Max: 14.22
Current: 7.38
During the past 11 years, Cen Link Co's highest ROA % was 14.22%. The lowest was 3.06%. And the median was 7.41%.
ROCO:5254's ROA % is ranked better than 80.1% of 2503
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs ROCO:5254: 7.38
Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Cen Link Co ROA % Related Terms
Cen Link Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cen Link Co's ROA % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Cen Link Co's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cen Link Co ROA % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cen Link Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cen Link Co's ROA % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) has a ROA % of 7.63% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Cen Link Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.41. Over the past decade, Cen Link Co's ROA % has ranged from 3.06 to 14.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Cen Link Co ranks #498 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Cen Link Co's ROA % too high?
Cen Link Co's current ROA % of 7.63% is near median its 10-year median of 7.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.06 to a high of 14.22. The Hardware industry median ROA % is 2.28. Cen Link Co's value of 7.63% is 234.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cen Link Co ranks #498 out of 2503 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cen Link Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cen Link Co's ROA % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cen Link Co ranks #498 out of 2503 companies for ROA %. This places Cen Link Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.28. Cen Link Co's value of 7.63% is 234.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cen Link Co's own ROA % has ranged from 3.06 to 14.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.41 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Cen Link Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Hardware company?
The median ROA % among Hardware companies is 2.28, based on 2,503 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cen Link Co's current ROA % of 7.63% is 234.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Cen Link Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROA % is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cen Link Co's current ROA % is 7.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cen Link Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$34.22, compared to a current price of NT$35.65 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 7.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.41 and 234.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.28. Cen Link Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254), the current ROA % is 7.63% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cen Link Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$35.65 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$34.22.
GuruFocus considers Cen Link Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5254:
ROA %: 7.63% (near median its 10-year median of 7.41)
GF Value™: NT$34.22 vs. price of NT$35.65 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 234.6% above the Hardware median (#498 of 2503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5254 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cen Link Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, trading, and research and development of various electronic components and connector-related products. The company's product offerings are Box header connector, Battery connectors, Machine pin connectors, Micro USB, Audio jack connectors, DC power jack connectors, and others. Its products are used in Set-top boxes, LCD, Cell phones, and DV/DSC, among others.
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